The most polluting ship calling at European ports in 2023 was the Superfast Xi, which was responsible for over 130,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide. Superfast Xi is a Ro-pax ferry that connects Italy with Greece. The COSCO Shipping Libra container ship was the only vessel among the 20 most polluting ships entering/leaving European Economic Area (EEA) ports that wasn't a cruise ship or ferry.
Carbon dioxide emissions from the most polluting ships visiting ports in Europe in 2023
(in metric tons)
Figures are based on EU MRV data. EU-MRV is an EU regulation on the monitoring, reporting, and verification of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from maritime transport above 5,000 GT entering and leaving European Economic Area (EEA) ports when transporting goods or passengers for commercial purposes.
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EMSA, & European Commission. (July 31, 2024). Carbon dioxide emissions from the most polluting ships visiting ports in Europe in 2023 (in metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1406190/maritime-emissions-europe-by-ship/
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